Signification
Expressing shock or amazement
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, you might hear 'অবিশ্বাস্য' used with a lot of hand gestures and the word 'উফ' (Uff) for emphasis. In Dhaka, during cricket season, this phrase is everywhere. It is often shortened to 'অবিশ্বাস্য!' as a standalone shout. Second-generation speakers often use 'Unbelievable' in English but switch to 'অবিশ্বাস্য' when speaking to elders to show respect and emotional depth. In formal 'Adda' among intellectuals, 'অবিশ্বাস্য' is used to challenge a weak argument politely.
Facial Expressions
Bengali is a very expressive language. Wide eyes and a slightly open mouth make this phrase sound much more natural.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. If said flatly, it can sound like you are mocking someone's story.
Signification
Expressing shock or amazement
Facial Expressions
Bengali is a very expressive language. Wide eyes and a slightly open mouth make this phrase sound much more natural.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. If said flatly, it can sound like you are mocking someone's story.
The 'I' Particle
Add 'i' to make it 'অবিশ্বাস্যই' to sound like a native speaker who is truly blown away.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word to express shock.
সে লটারি জিতেছে? এটা _______!
Winning a lottery is a shocking event, so 'unbelievable' is the correct reaction.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in Bengali?
How do you say 'That was unbelievable'?
To express the past tense 'was', you must use 'ছিল'.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Situation: A friend tells you they saw a ghost.
Seeing a ghost is a classic 'unbelievable' scenario.
Complete the dialogue.
রানা: আমি কালকে হিমালয় জয় করেছি। তুমি: _______! তুমি তো আগে কখনো পাহাড় চড়োনি।
Climbing the Himalayas without prior experience is a feat that warrants disbelief.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal Disbelief
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesসে লটারি জিতেছে? এটা _______!
Winning a lottery is a shocking event, so 'unbelievable' is the correct reaction.
How do you say 'That was unbelievable'?
To express the past tense 'was', you must use 'ছিল'.
Situation: A friend tells you they saw a ghost.
Seeing a ghost is a classic 'unbelievable' scenario.
রানা: আমি কালকে হিমালয় জয় করেছি। তুমি: _______! তুমি তো আগে কখনো পাহাড় চড়োনি।
Climbing the Himalayas without prior experience is a feat that warrants disbelief.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, use 'অবিশ্বস্ত' (obishshosto) for an untrustworthy person. 'অবিশ্বাস্য' is for events or qualities.
Not at all. It's very common among friends, though 'বিশ্বাসই হয় না' is slightly more casual.
Use the adverbial form: 'অবিশ্বাস্যভাবে দ্রুত' (obishshashshobhabe druto).
Yes, in Bengali present tense, the verb 'to be' is omitted in these types of sentences.
Yes, it's perfect for expressing shock at a tragedy or a scandal.
The opposite is 'বিশ্বাসযোগ্য' (bishshash-jog-go), meaning 'believable' or 'credible'.
Yes, it carries the same weight as 'incredible' in English.
Frequently. It's a powerful word for describing the divine or nature.
Yes, adding 'byapar' (matter) makes it sound very natural in conversation.
The last 'y' (য) in 'অবিশ্বাস্য' acts as a modifier that turns the 'sh' into a double 'sh' and adds an 'o' sound at the end.
Expressions liées
বিশ্বাসই হয় না
similarCan't even believe it
অকল্পনীয়
synonymUnimaginable
অদ্ভুত
similarStrange/Wonderful
চমৎকার
similarExcellent/Wonderful
অবিশ্বাস্যভাবে
builds onUnbelievably
